what fasting glucose level indicates diabetes
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Answered by Dr. SugarSense 🩺
A fasting glucose level is used to diagnose diabetes. According to medical guidelines:
- Normal: Below 100 mg/dL
- Prediabetes: 100 to 125 mg/dL
- Diabetes: 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate tests
If your fasting glucose level is 126 mg/dL or higher, it indicates diabetes. It's important to confirm this with a healthcare professional, as other tests like the A1C or oral glucose tolerance test may also be used for diagnosis.